Social Worker Grade 1

• Full Time, Fixed Term until 31 December 2027
• Structured New Graduate Program with dedicated supervision and professional development
• Build your clinical experience across acute and subacute hospital settings
• No on-call or after-hours roster
• Supportive and experienced Social Work team

About the Role

Start your social work career with a supportive and experienced team at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM). An exciting opportunity is available for a New Graduate Social Worker to join our Social Work Department, working across acute and subacute inpatient services at our Fitzroy campus. Designed specifically for social workers at the beginning of their career, this position offers a structured New Graduate framework to support your transition into professional practice. You will receive regular supervision, clinical education and professional development while building your confidence and capability within a leading tertiary health service. Working as part of multidisciplinary teams, you will support patients and their families through complex health and psychosocial circumstances and contribute to safe, person-centred care and discharge planning.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking comprehensive psychosocial assessments and applying clinical reasoning to develop appropriate intervention and discharge plans
• Providing social work interventions to patients experiencing a range of health, social and psychosocial needs
• Working collaboratively with patients, families and carers to support treatment, care planning and discharge
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and community services to coordinate appropriate supports
• Developing positive working relationships across the Social Work Department, broader hospital and external community services
• Participating in regular clinical supervision and education as part of the New Graduate framework
• Contributing to quality improvement, research and service development activities
• Building your clinical knowledge and professional skills within a supportive learning environment

Classification: Social Worker Grade 1, SC13 ($74,172 per annum).

Your Contribution

This opportunity is designed for a recently qualified Social Worker looking to establish their career within a hospital environment.

To be successful, you will have:

• A Bachelor of Social Work or qualifying Master of Social Work, with graduation within the last 12 months
• Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Completed a hospital-based Social Work placement, with experience in an inpatient care setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• An ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• A commitment to person-centred, compassionate and evidence-based practice
• Enthusiasm for ongoing learning, supervision and professional development
• A current National Criminal History Check, or willingness to obtain one
• A current Working with Children Check (desirable)

What We Offer

At St Vincent’s, we are committed to supporting you as you take the first steps in your Social Work career.

You will have access to:

• A structured New Graduate framework to support your transition into clinical practice
• Regular clinical supervision, education and professional development
• Exposure to a diverse range of acute and subacute clinical areas
• A supportive and experienced Social Work team
• No on-call or after-hours roster
• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• Access to Fitness Passport and a wide range of fitness facilities
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Discounts and promotions through the St Vincent’s Foundation
• A culture of learning and continuous improvement
• Convenient Fitzroy location, close to Melbourne CBD, public transport, cafés and car parking

About the Social Work Department

The Social Work Department at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne is recognised for its commitment to high-quality clinical practice and its work with people experiencing complex health and social circumstances. Our Social Workers provide care across a diverse range of clinical services and have particular expertise in supporting vulnerable communities, including people experiencing homelessness, family violence and addiction. At St Vincent’s, you will join an organisation where the values of social work align closely with our commitment to compassionate care, social justice and advocacy for vulnerable members of our community. For a new graduate, this provides an opportunity to develop your clinical skills while learning from experienced Social Workers within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service providing a diverse range of adult clinical services. Our work is guided by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence, and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. There is no requirement to provide a separate response to each key selection criterion. Shortlisting will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly, as the advertisement may close early if a suitable applicant is identified. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission, and we value a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. Please visit our website for further information regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment at SVHM. St Vincent’s Health Australia has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases in healthcare settings. Successful applicants may therefore be required to meet applicable immunisation and vaccination requirements, including influenza vaccination.